…Describe Akwa Ibom Renewed Hope Coordinator as a Credible Youth Mobiliser
By Iniubong Sam
The South South leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Youth Wing has declared its readiness to work with the Akwa Ibom State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Obong Prince Ikim, to deepen grassroots mobilisation and strengthen support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The commitment was made during a strategic meeting and courtesy visit by APC youth leaders from across the South South region to the office of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors along Udo Udoma Avenue, Uyo, on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
The meeting, which focused on strengthening unity, promoting collaboration, and advancing the shared vision of the Renewed Hope Agenda through active youth engagement and strategic partnerships, brought together notable political leaders, coordinators, and stakeholders from across Akwa Ibom State and the South South region.
Speaking during the engagement, the APC South South Youth Leader, Prince Avwomakpotor Koyoyo Uhrorho, said the regional youth leadership deliberately identified Prince Ikim as one of the young leaders with the credibility, capacity, and grassroots influence needed to drive youth mobilisation for the APC in the region.
According to him, the youth wing considered it necessary to begin strategic consultations with tested political mobilisers ahead of the 2027 elections in order to consolidate support for President Tinubu and APC candidates across the South South.
“We are here because we found you worthy as one of the leaders in this region that we need to work with. We need leaders with credibility, capacity, and strong grassroots acceptance who can engage young people and help deliver victory for our party,” he said.
He noted that elections in modern times require effective communication and constructive engagement with young people rather than violence and intimidation, stressing that social media misinformation had contributed greatly to negative public perception about government policies.
He explained that the youth wing was embarking on consultations across the region to partner credible leaders capable of communicating the achievements and reforms of the Tinubu administration directly to the people.
Uhrorho also commended Prince Ikim for what he described as his exceptional commitment to public service and political mobilisation, noting that his performance and leadership qualities justified his appointment as Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Akwa Ibom State.
He further assured that the South South APC youth leadership would continue to work with leaders like Prince Ikim to promote government policies, mobilise support for the APC, and ensure stronger youth participation in governance and democratic processes.
Responding, Obong Prince Ikim expressed appreciation to the visiting youth leaders for their support and commitment to the party and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing the Renewed Hope Agenda as a practical and transformative vision already yielding visible results across the country.
He stated that under President Tinubu’s leadership, Nigeria has witnessed major economic reforms, the successful takeoff of the student loan scheme, renewed infrastructure development, reforms in the power sector, improved revenue generation, and stronger efforts towards food security and economic recovery.
Ikim particularly highlighted the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, describing it as one of the landmark infrastructure initiatives capable of transforming economic activities across the South South and South East regions.
“Today, Nigerians can clearly see that the Renewed Hope Agenda is not just a slogan but a working vision. As youth leaders and ambassadors of this movement, we carry the responsibility of ensuring that the achievements and reforms of government are properly communicated to the grassroots,” he said.
The Akwa Ibom Renewed Hope Coordinator stressed that youths must serve as a bridge between government and the people by promoting civic engagement, strategic communication, and mass mobilisation while also relaying the concerns and aspirations of citizens back to government.
He further charged youth leaders across the South South to remain deliberate, united, and focused in advancing the ideals of national development, peace, and responsible political participation.
Prince Ikim also commended Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, governors of the South South region, ministers, lawmakers, commissioners, and other political stakeholders for supporting the Renewed Hope Agenda and contributing to peace and development in the region.
He particularly applauded Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, for what he described as inclusive and people-oriented leadership through the ARISE Agenda, especially in the areas of infrastructure, youth empowerment, agriculture, and rural development.
Earlier, the meeting featured the formal introduction of coordinators and stakeholders of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Akwa Ibom State, including Rt. Hon. Dr. Henry Archibong, Commissioner for Housing and Coordinator for Itu Local Government Area; Hon. Ubuo Effiong Ubuo, Commissioner for Water Resources and Sanitation and Coordinator for Okobo; Mr. Iniubong Akpan, Coordinator for Mkpat Enin; Dr.Tommy Enodien, Eket Coordinator of Renewed Hope Ambassadors; Hon. Emmanuel Essien, Coordinator for Oruk Anam; Elder Mathew, Coordinator for Ika; and Hon. Stella Archibong, Ward Coordinator in Uyo.
In his vote of thanks, Rt. Hon. Dr. Henry Archibong appreciated the South South APC youth leadership for identifying with Akwa Ibom and commended President Tinubu, Governor Umo Eno, and Prince Ikim for providing purposeful leadership and creating opportunities for young people to contribute meaningfully to governance and national development.
The meeting ended with renewed commitments by youth leaders and political stakeholders across the South South to strengthen collaboration, deepen grassroots mobilisation, and sustain advocacy for the Renewed Hope Agenda ahead of the 2027 elections.
